Category: NC Elected Officials

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will welcome U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on Tuesday, October 28, to tour IMPulse NC in Mount Olive and the Global TransPark (GTP) in Kinston, North Carolina.  IMPulse and the Global TransPark are examples of two local businesses that would benefit from the passage of H.R. 5561, the Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act of 2014. Congressman Butterfield introduced the Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act in September to connect the north-south Interstate 795 …

Video of the Week:   I had the opportunity to join Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) last week on CNN to discuss the government’s strategy in helping to contain the Ebola virus. I again stressed the need for travel restrictions in order to isolate and contain the virus. Click here or on the photo above to check out the video.   Wednesday morning, I participated in a conference call with the N.C. Congressional delegation, state representatives and local health officials …

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will present a $6 million check to the Roanoke Electric Cooperative made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Electric Program during a check presentation ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Roanoke Electric Cooperative Headquarters, 518 NC Highway 561, Aulander, N.C. The check represents a USDA Electric Guaranteed Loan to Roanoke Electric Cooperative to implement a pilot project that provides energy efficiency retrofits to …

Photo of the Week: During Thursday’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing on Ebola, I had the opportunity to hear first hand from many representatives and health agencies directly involved in combatting this disease. This hearing allowed for me to express my concerns about the response and preparedness efforts of health agencies both at home and abroad. I will continue to make this a top priority of mine and ensure Americans are safe.   Even though the beginning of this week …

Washington Update End of Summer 2014 Report President Obama Signs Congressman Butterfield’s Bill President Obama signed H.J. Res 120, a bill Congressman Butterfield introduced to approve the site selected for a memorial that will recognize African Americans who fought for America’s independence during the American Revolution.   The memorial will be a fitting tribute to the heroic actions of tens of thousands of slaves and free African Americans that helped shape the very foundation of this great nation.   Learn …

Photo of the Week: I hosted a roundtable discussion Thursday in Research Triangle Park on 21st Century Cures and Treatments, which featured federal and local representatives from the healthcare industry. It was an excellent way to discuss opportunities for accelerating the discovery, development and delivery of new treatments and cures for prevalent diseases. This event coincided with the Energy & Commerce Committee’s bipartisan 21st Century Cures Initiative, and I’m so glad we could continue the discussion in North Carolina.   …

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) this week released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the ruling of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Louis Duke v. State of North Carolina: “I am deeply disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the 4th Circuit’s decision in Louis Duke v. North Carolina. The Supreme Court is continuing to dismantle the Voting Rights Act, which is a signal to states to pass discriminatory elections …

Photo of the Week: This week we flashed back to this screenshot of the Healthcare.gov website from October 1, 2013. A year later, the website is up, but Obamacare is still broken. This week marked the 1-year anniversary since the disastrous launch of HealthCare.gov. According to a CBS/New York Times poll released two weeks ago, a whopping 51% of Americans still disapprove of the Affordable Care Act. In this past year alone, millions of Americans had their preferred plans canceled …

GRANTS WORKSHOP Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Durham Armory 220 Foster St Durham, NC 27701   Registration: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Program: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Targeted to small business owners and non-profit organizations, the workshop offers access to grants experts through presentations and one on one sessions with grantors. Attendees will: Learn about different proposal requirements depending on grant specifications Explore the essential tools and information for grants Network with representatives from federal and state agencies as well …

Volume 9, Issue IX October 1, 2014     NEWS FROM RALEIGH… I always welcome your comments, project updates, suggestions, and visits. My office door and electronic door are always open to you!  As always, thank you for your support!   NEWSLETTER NEWS   Around the District and More Stay in the Know: Important Information about Children’s Health and Safety and more; Childcare in Warren County; Download the KnowBullying App Upcoming Workshops Meet our Legislative Summer Pages Legislative News Because …

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement regarding the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Louis Duke v. State of North Carolina to grant a preliminary injunction blocking several changes to North Carolina voting laws: “Although today’s ruling did not go as far as I hoped in blocking all the changes to the state’s election laws, I’m very pleased that the 4th Circuit Court prevented the state from ending same-day voter registration and out-of-precinct …

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today cheered the President’s signing of H.J. Res 120, a bill Butterfield introduced to approve the location selected for a memorial that will recognize the thousands of slaves and free African Americans who fought for America’s independence during the American Revolution. “For generations, historians estimated that at least 5,000 African Americans – both slaves and free – fought for American independence.  Revised estimates now show more than 10,000 brave men joined in …

Photo of the Week: Really glad to receive my flu shot while visiting a Novartis facility in Holly Springs. This facility utilized a new form of technology to create a cell-culture based vaccine, which better equips us to handle seasonal epidemics. This is the most significant advancement in flu vaccines in more than 40 years– and it happened right here in North Carolina! Last Friday, I was able to introduce a piece of legislation called The Accountability in Foreign Aid …

Picture of the Week: Thursday afternoon, I joined Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-CA) to launch the bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus.  This caucus is an important way to explore new energy opportunities for companies and encourage advanced research and development. With more than 60 companies working in the smart grid sector in North Carolina, this caucus is critical to creating additional  jobs for our communitities back home. This week I had the opportunity to provide much needed relief to our doctors and …

Last Friday, a bipartisan, bicameral agreement was reached to reform the Child Care & Development Block Grant Program.  Senator Mikulski and I have been working on reforming the program for three years and introduced legislation in 2013, which passed the Senate earlier this year. The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (CCDBG) provides funds to states to help low-income families pay for child care while a parent works or is in an educational or job training program.  The law …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the U.S. Department of Education’s award of a Federal TRIO programs grant to The Renaissance Education Group, Incorporated in Durham, North Carolina.  The $125,000 grant will assist low-income students, disadvantaged youth, and first generation college students in North Carolina by strengthening the training of TRIO educators in the state.  “A strong educational foundation is becoming increasingly important for North Carolinians to compete in today’s global economy.  TRIO programs are absolutely …

Video of the Week: This week I spoke on the House Floor about Rep. Cassidy’s bill, which will allow people to keep their preferred health insurance plan. I cited an example of a business in my district, Sparkle and Shine Cleaning Service in Apex, that is suffering as a result of the Obamacare Employer Mandate. Click here or on the photo above to watch this short clip. It has been a busy week here in Washington, but the entire nation …

WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and David Price (NC-04) announced today that the City of Durham has been awarded $222,700 in funding from the United States Department of Transportation’s TIGER IV program for the Duke Beltline Trail Master Plan: “I’ve been working with the City for over a decade on the Duke Beltline Trail Master Plan, which will make Durham an even better place to live,” said Representative Price. “The Department of Transportation TIGER grant is a …

Photo of the Week: This week I attended the swearing-in ceremony for the new Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court, Mark Martin – a historic event for North Carolina and Republicans. I hope you enjoyed the Labor Day holiday last week as we celebrated our dedicated American workforce. It was an honor to witness the swearing-in ceremony for N.C. Supreme Court Justice Mark Martin this week in Raleigh. This was a historic event and a great opportunity for me …

Photo of the Week: During my visit to the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, I had the opportunity to speak to some of our nation’s active-duty military who were spending time visiting with veterans. I truly enjoyed getting to know these men and women and hear their thoughts on how we can improve care for our veterans. This past week, I had the opportunity to speak with many constituents about the mental health crisis happening here in our own state. In …